FOG BLOG CANADA LOG: FEDERAL GOV'T BANS TIKTOK ON ALL GOVERNMENT PHONES , COMPUTERS- SECURITY RISK!

Federal government banning social media platform TikTok from government phones Chief information officer made the decision citing security concerns The federal government is removing and blocking the video-sharing platform TikTok from all federal government devices, citing security reasons.

In an email sent to Global Affairs employees Monday, department officials said the Chief Information Officer of Canada made the decision following a review. The review found that TikTok's data collection methods could lead to cyber attacks, the email said.

The app will be deleted and blocked on all government-issued mobile devices on Feb. 28. The National Post first reported the story.

"The Government of Canada continuously works to ensure the cyber security of our networks by identifying threats and vulnerabilities, including those on social media platforms," the email said.

"The government will continue to monitor the situation and will work with partners to keep the information on our systems and networks secure."